Posted on June 26, 2012 by Kara

“POP” 4th of July Firecracker Party Favors! Free Printables!

Continuing on with the 4th of July theme today, we created these adorable “POP” 4TH OF JULY FIRECRACKER PARTY FAVORS by using push up pop containers {available in my Shop}, ‘Pop-Its’, my free printable alphabet mini bunting banner, card stock, crepe paper, pipe cleaners, bakers twine & silver star garland pieces.

I love how they turned out! Imagine how excited your children would be if you made these for them for a BBQ, Independence Day parade, or a firework show.

Follow the simple tutorial below…

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED:

STEP ONE: Fill your push pop container with ‘Pop-Its’ {Push Pop Containers available in my shop here} STEP TWO: Make your miniature pennant “POP” banner by using my free printable template below {click to enlarge & save to your computer} and some bakers twine {find bakers twine at a great price in my shop here} & attach the banner to the container with a little bit of hot glue.

STEP THREE: Cut a 4 inch round circle out of card stock and create a slit going to the middle of the circle. STEP FOUR: Make the circle into a cone shape and glue. Attach the pointed sphere to the lid of the push pop container with hot glue.

STEP FIVE: Take three 6 inch strips of paper streamers {inexpensive crepe paper streamers available in my shop here} and cut small slits along the sides like so…

STEP SIX: Fold the strips of crepe paper in half like so…

STEP SEVEN: Adhere the crepe paper fringe to the bottom and top of the party favors with hot glue.

STEP EIGHT: Attach a 2 inch piece of silver pipe cleaner to the top of the firecracker favor to create a fuse.

STEP NINE: Cut strips of silver star garland and glue them to the bottom of the push pop container.

And Viola! I hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for more fun 4th of July party favor ideas here on Kara’s Party Ideas this week!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Kara

DIY 4th of July Sparkler Party Favors- Free Printables!

I wanted to create some cute and simple 4th of July party favors this year…

Just imagine how fun these SPARKLER FAVOR TUBES would be at a BBQ; or how about handing them out to all the kiddos in your clan at the parade or firework show?

Follow the easy tutorials below by using a few inexpensive items from my shop and the dollar store. These favors can be made with little money and hardly any time at all!

Supplies needed:

Clear plastic gumball tubes- Available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop for only $1.25 here

Red bakers twine- Available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop here

Red burlap/jute ribbon- Available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop here

USA Flag Picks- Available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop here

Matchboxes- Dollar Store

Sparklers- Dollar Store

Smoke Bombs- Dollar Store

I dressed up the matchboxes in two different ways. I used flag picks and regular cardstock for the first set. To find out how to create the fun ribbon type gift topper follow the tutorial below…

STEP ONE- Cut the sticks off of the flags.

STEP TWO- Glue the flags one by one on top of each other, alternating the orientation between each one.

STEP THREE- Attach the flag ribbon strip to your matchbox {or anything you want} and cut off the end.

I also made cute little pinwheels out of regular flag picks. Learn how by following the tutorial below…

STEP ONE- Cut the stick completely off the flag and cut the end of the flag off so you have a miniature square.

STEP TWO- Starting at all four corners, cut a straight line into the center of the square {but not all the way}, leaving a small un-cut space in the center of the square.

STEP THREE- Fold every other corner into the center of the square.

STEP FOUR- Attach the cute miniature pinwheel to the end of a match with hot glue.

These next sparkler favor tubes were made a little differently. These ones have more of a vintage feel to them, which I love.

If you would like to use the same tags that I did, click on the image below to enlarge and save to your computer…

I hope you enjoy! I would love to see pictures of your sparkler favors if you would like to send them to me via my submit form! Stay tuned for more fun favor ideas using gumball tubes and other party items!

xoxo

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Kara

4th of July Party Idea Roundup – Party on a Budget Ideas

Today I’m featuring some wonderful 4TH OF JULY PARTY IDEAS. Many talented ladies have submitted wonderful parties that I’m showcasing all at once {INCLUDING FREE 4TH OF JULY PARTY PRINTABLES} to give you some great inspiration.

This first set of patriotic party photos were submitted by Spaceships and Laserbeams. This party is actually a ‘childhood toy’ party…but works wonderfully as a 4th of July party!

Sparklers as candles?! Why haven’t I thought of that?! LOVE it.

You can purchase this darling 4th of July printable collection here.

Pies, cupcakes and cakes made by Goodness Bake Shop.

This next set of lovelyFREE 4th of July party printables were sent to me byPaperbox Press Parties!

Gohere to download the whole collection. Thanks, Jill!!

And this next gorgeous party was submitted by A to Zebra Celebrations! This party was created on a budget. It would only cost $80 to do it youself {excluding tables}! Awesome. Lovely job!

Photography by Jamie Lynn.

This party also features FREE party printables from Paper & Pigtails! Go hereto download!

And last but not least, this darling BLUE & RED party…submitted by A Profitable Life. Again, this party isn’t an actual 4th of July party, but it might as well be! It’s perfect. And the best part…It was assembled with less than $37!! All the printables for the party are available in Amy’s store, here.

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Kara

4th of July Party Tablescape!

today’s winning feature goes to this fantastic

4th of july party tablescape

submitted bysimply creative insanity!

i love the vintage feel to this party!

the mason jar drink glasses with labels are my favorite.

and the best part…

brandy did the party on a budget.

for free!

she used items and things from around her house.

love that!

great job, brandy! thanks for your submission! congrats on being the winning feature today!

drink station…

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Kara

4th of July BBQ

i need to hurry and post these photo’s from our 4th of july bbq we had the other day before the 4th has come and gone! the 4th snuck up on me this year :).

this bbq was really fun to put together and plan. i purchased the 4th of july pack at paper & cake last month & have been really excited to use it {although i didn’t use everything i wanted to}.

good old uncle sam greeted all our guests by the bbq…

here’s the cupcakes i made with paper and cake’s printables {you buy the pack, download it, print it, and cut and assemble..for those of you that don’t know}. i put drink parasols and round toppers on the cupcakes…along with some 4th of july pinwheels i found at the craft store…

i attached red and blue ribbons to some white lanterns and hung them everywhere…

a close up of the 4th of july banner…

here’s the plates and snack boxes etc. i actually didn’t use the boxes for snacks though, i came up with the idea to use them as hamburger sleeves! they worked perfectly!…